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iTunes U Passes 300 Million Downloads Mark

Downloads from iTunes U have topped 300 million in three years, making it one of the world's most popular online educational catalogs, Apple announced today.

iTunes U, which was launched in 2007, helps member institutions manage and distribute educational PDF, audio and video content for students.

The numbers Apple has cited for the service are impressive: Users have downloaded 300 million items from a catalog of more than 350,000 audio and video files, and more than 800 universities — including Stanford, Yale and MIT — distribute materials to students using the service.

“iTunes U makes it easy for people to discover and learn with content from many of the world’s top institutions,” said Apple Vice President of Internet Services Eddy Cue in a statement. “With such a wide selection of educational material, we’re providing iTunes users with an incredible way to learn on their computer, iPhone, iPod or iPad.”

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